Recently, I had the opportunity to visit my parents. It was a short stop-in to gets some hugs and see them smile. Much to my surprise, they are starting to shrink the number of possessions they have acquired over time. My parents are parting with their vinyl vintage records. The albums are self-explanatory, but the Read More …
There is much to consider when you decide to accept the responsibility of being a caretaker of grandchildren. It’s an emotional, physical, and financial obligation. All of the components must coincide for things to work smoothly. I’ve had many experiences with everything that can go wrong on this journey. I am raising my two eldest Read More …
Many are finding their way to the streets. People are out in droves wearing masks and without wearing masks. Traffic is ridiculous. Gas prices are rising, and people remain impatient. There are tented gatherings, overcrowded beaches, and amusement parks. Communities are banding together to celebrate America like the good old days. Unlike last year where Read More …
On April 17, 2021, Employed Professionals out of Virginia Beach, VA, hosted the Forever Young Adult Prom 2021. The original date for the event was in the year 2020. Due to unforeseen circumstances, it was moved several times until it landed on the calendar a year later. The people were beautiful, the venue lovely, and Read More …
Creating vision boards are a helpful tool to manifest positive outcomes for the things we want. You’ve heard the saying, “you have to speak things into existence.” The vision board provides a pictorial focus. Goals seem attainable when you can visualize them. Many people attribute their success to the compilation and dedication to their vision Read More …
It’s been a long while since I have been able to be in the company of all my grandchildren. Planning an active that doesn’t require us to go anywhere is new for me. Usually, I plan an outing to a park, water park, or movie. In these trying times, I had to rely on my Read More …
Yes, it happens to the best of us from time to time. In fact, I had an interview with an author scheduled for this evening and as we were trying to get the technical difficulties sorted, he developed a pronounced dry cough that would not in good conscience allow him to proceed this evening. Hopefully, Read More …
2019 is coming to a rapid end. It is not only the end of a year. It is the end of the second decade in this new millennium. If you have not already done so, now is the time to plan out your 2020 vision. In the upcoming year, I have so many wonderful plans Read More …
How do you deal with the holiday rush when you suffer a loss during the season? You take it one day at a time after you come to grips with the fact that its here again. We have not reached Thanksgiving in 2019 and every department store is having black Friday sales since the first Read More …
The month of November is the signature time for would-be authors and published authors alike to buckle down and create a new book. The National Novel Writing Month organization has been around since I believe in 1999. It is a non-profit organization designed to provide an online environment for writers to tap into their creative Read More …
